5. In which of the following kinds of the animal cells would the haploid state be present? a. skin b. liver c. muscle d. sperm e. nerve
All of the cells listed above except sperm cells are somatic (body) cells. Somatic cells in animals are diploid whereas gametes are haploid.
BIOWEB Al BIO 101 Web Section ELI BIO 101 Web Section nverdae@nvcc.edu Emma Erdahl, Associate Professor of Biology Northern Virginia Community College Revised 8/23/00